Journey of the mind

First and Forever I wonder who you truly are A distant star or near at heart. I wonder what our love story will write A tale of hope, of pain, of light I wonder where I am meant to be A path unknown, yet calling me. I wonder when we will find our home When time aligns with fate's own poem Yet one truth shines through, clear and clever You are my first and forever. --Quynh--                                                                                              Hanoi, January 21st, 2025

What if I tell you What if I tell you, I like your eyes and your sincere smile It speaks to me in ways so worthwhile What if I tell you, I like your soft voice when you speak A gentle reminder, you are truly unique What if I tell you, I like your nervous face when we talk, As if you just give it to me in priceless spark What if I tell you, I like you just the way you are All that you've been created so far Everything feels special, so sweet Is love blossoming with this heartbeat? What if I tell you, Your presence fills the voids I lack Every questions answered, every fear fades No doubts comes back, keeps me on track Having you beside lifts me high With you, my life shines bright and whole ---Quynh--- Hanoi, January 20th, 2025

 Standing before me When you told me you love me, I was not surprised, but I cried. Everything led to this moment- The dream, the truth, So clear, so near. He, him - standing before me. I told you, I love you too. --Quynh-- Hanoi, January 17th, 2025

I ask chatgpt but he probably didn't want to answer directly. That is interesting!! Today I finished work early and stopped by a coffee shop. Wow everything was beautiful, the atmosphere was really nice and cozy with melodious music. It is a good place to chill/work. I love that. The story behind why I know this coffee shop is fun too. There are some bookstores here. What caught my eyes are all romance novels: Little by little, this world is about you, We find each other in loneliness, Because of love, etc. Look like for what I am looking. From I start to think about writing a poem/novel story/books. I pay more attention to poetic and polished words, readability and rhythm. They are good ones. Both the dynamic of coffee shop and books, it is inspiring that make me have that passing thought. Or maybe just work enough to buy coffee. In this place, feel like there is another world far from our current reality. The world focuses on creativity, joy and freedom. What a day! To be similar...

#35. It is not that bad after that The day I realized I was not good as I think. It sucked. I felt totally sad and disappointed about myself. In addition, I feel embarrassed about how people would look at me. Fortunately, it didn't last the whole day. I had to stand up and move forward. Whatever people think, I have to stay stronger to be better. Because it seems I don’t have choices other than that.  After that, there are more days I figured out still more things I am fooled about and have to improve a lot. However, it was not that bad compared to the initial discovering day. I know to embrace imperfection while staying committed to my goals. In another word, I get used to feel I am not good at something lol. #36. Preparation to say goodbye If you tell me that you're sad because you'll soon leave to your familiar place to go to another one. I'll tell you that I also used to say goodbye a place that closed to me suddenly, unexpectedly, and didn't know whether I can ...

I always consider myself confident.  From stubbornness. Don't listen to parents Be different to my peers. Don't consider their opinion but instead listen to my own voice. Make it personally. Don't follow trends.  Study my own terms. I mostly study everything by myself except in school with teachers. I don't have tutors or extra classes. I never forget that I studied English all by myself and didn't register for any class or Center. I was not passionate in English class helping us to crack tests. It is not the way I want to learn. Then I prefer self-study with resources I can find. Some of my inexperienced behaviors early on are somehow relatively relate to genius (from my knowledge) who invent on their own. I wish I was like them lol Consistent with my longing. Study hard and follow my dream. Not be influenced by others. Rise after fall. No matter how hard I'll find a way although it takes my tears, my well-being. Make my own decision and take responsibility for...

Happy New Year 2025 from Hanoi, Vietnam!! Hope you are all best of luck for a year ahead. How was your year? For me, to be fair, 2024 was good overall. But cannot tell great year ever still. Start in January, 2024 from Seoul, Korea, traveled to several countries and ended up in December, 2024 in Hanoi, Vietnam. I got my graduate degree in February what I all long for in my youth. In July, I officially become an employee for a research based work and it is a good opportunity for my future. I have family and friends around. I create a life not too much pressure like before and carry some stuff I love to do. I'm open for love and a part switch my attention to love life. I figured out and answered important and necessary questions to be more confident and get ready for this new jouney. What makes it was not a great year if go to the little details lol. I feel happy and thankful that I'm currently reaching adulthood. Life is more things to explore. There is always a better version o...